DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, while RNA is ribonucleic acid. Although DNA and RNA both carry genetic information, there are quite a few differences between them. This is a comparison of the differences between DNA versus RNA, including a quick summary and a detailed table of the differences.
doctor-patient privilege - Legal Definition. A legal privilege, arising from a doctorâs obligation of confidentiality, that forbids the doctor from disclosing any information or testifying about confidential health matters or communications from a patient, unless the patient waives the privilege.
(c) Most Privileges Are Not Self-Executing. Most privileges require âsome action by the patient or client . . . to âexerciseâ the privilege.â Commonwealth v. Oliveira , 438 Mass. 325, 331 (2002) (psychotherapist-patient privilege). See Commonwealth v. Pelosi , 441 Mass. 257, 261 (2004) (social workerâclient privilege); District Attorney for the Plymouth Dist.